SEN Teaching Assistant – Wimborne
Start Date: After May Half Term
Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Position: Long-Term Opportunity
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs? We are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a lovely school in Wimborne, offering a long-term opportunity starting after May half term.
This is a fantastic chance to become part of a warm, welcoming school with a truly supportive staff team who are committed to making a difference in pupils’ lives.
The Role:
* Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs
* Working 1:1 and in small groups
* Assisting the class teacher with tailored learning activities
* Promoting a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
The School:
* Friendly and nurturing environment
* Highly supportive leadership and staff team
* Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and progress
* A place where staff are valued and supported
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with children or SEN (school-based or similar)
* A patient, caring, and adaptable approach
* A CV covering the past 10 years of work history (where applicable)
* DBS on the Update Service preferred (or willingness to apply through us)
* Happy and able to commute to Wimborne
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies—and for good reason:
* Personalised support – your own dedicated consultant guiding you from registration to placement
* Access to long-term roles – we focus on finding you the right fit, not just any job
* Competitive pay – fair and transparent rates
* Hassle-free compliance – we support you with DBS applications and all necessary checks
* Career development – access to CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with both schools and candidates, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Apply now to start your registration process and take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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